In today’s episode, we're joined by Dominic Raab, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and now Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory, one of the leading investors in the mining and metals sector.  We’ll be discussing his transition from politics to mining, how Dominic’s experience in government influences his new role, and the growing importance of policy and public–private partnerships in securing the global supply of critical minerals. We’ll also explore how regions like the UK and Europe, despite having fewer natural resources, can remain competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing market. And finally, we’ll get Dominic’s outlook for the mining industry over the next five to ten years. It’s a timely and thought-provoking discussion that connects policy, strategy, and sustainability  Dominic is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS The demand for critical minerals, such as cobalt and lithium, is rapidly increasing due to their essential roles in technology, energy transition, and national security.  This growing demand highlights the need for secure and diversified supply chains. Effective public-private partnerships can de-risk mining projects by providing seed capital and leveraging private sector expertise. The UK and Europe are perceived to be lagging behind global competitors, particularly China, in developing policies for critical minerals BEST MOMENTS "Mining as a sector is notoriously inefficient at allocating capital, and we've got this concentration of supply and the subsidies and the tools of a command economy that China avails itself of." "The defence demands, both conventional and the new ones like missile defence and drones, all huge demand drivers for critical minerals and rare earths." "I think the basic elements are the same. There's this capex challenge of investing and attracting long-term patient capital into mining." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/